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These types of vehicles make it..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Horizon Product Support Staff","articleDate":"2010-04-21","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2138-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Mach 2 .19T Replacement Backplate","title":"Service Bulletin: Dynamite Mach 2 .19T Backplate","type":"article","link":"2138-service-bulletin-dynamite--mach-2-19t-backplate","id":"article_2138-service-bulletin-dynamite--mach-2-19t-backplate","snippet":"Service Bulletin: Dynamite Mach 2 .19T Backplate Written By: Horizon Product Support Staff Posted: 2010-04-21 Service Bulletin: Dynamite Mach 2 .19T Backplate Horizon Product Support Staff 2010-04-21 Dynamite (DYN0700) Mach 2 .19T Bulletin Horizon..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2011-06-27","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2281-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"There's no denying that Electrix RC has absolutely nailed the entry-level audience. 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We were quite excited to tear the box open, charge up the battery and get some trigger time in with the ECX Torment SCT.","title":"ECX Torment SCT Review","type":"article","link":"2329-ecx-torment-sct-review","id":"article_2329-ecx-torment-sct-review","snippet":"ECX Torment SCT Review Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2011-12-22 ECX Torment SCT Review Gary Katzer 2011-12-22 There are a lot of things to love about ECX vehicles. They're fun, really easy-to-use, durable, and provide a terrific way to get into..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2011-01-19","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2226-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Losi really broke new ground with the original Mini-Slider. Not happy to rest on their laurels they've returned with the Mini Sprint, a nearly all-new take on the 1/18-scale sprint car class.","title":"Losi Mini Sprint Review ","type":"article","link":"2226-Losi-Mini-Sprint-Review","id":"article_2226-Losi-Mini-Sprint-Review","snippet":"Losi Mini Sprint Review Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2011-01-19 Losi Mini Sprint Review Gary Katzer 2011-01-19 When I got started in this hobby it was on a dirt oval track. 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We sat down with Losi's Gary Kyes to learn all about the initial steps of getting the 5IVE-T up and running.","title":"Losi 5IVE-T Initial Setup","type":"article","link":"2325-losi-5ive-t-initial-setup","id":"article_2325-losi-5ive-t-initial-setup","snippet":"Losi 5IVE-T Initial Setup Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2011-12-22 Losi 5IVE-T Initial Setup Gary Katzer 2011-12-22 Designed from the ground-up to have the performance of a highly trained athlete, the 5IVE-T delivers heart-pounding performance...."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2011-05-20","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2268-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"The Electrix RC Ruckus 2WD Monster Truck is a perfect example of a truck that is designed to simply be fun and durable. Between the different terrain options we spent a pretty fun afternoon with the truck.","title":"Electrix RC Ruckus 2WD Monster Truck Review","type":"article","link":"2268-electrix-rc-ruckus-2wd-monster-truck-review","id":"article_2268-electrix-rc-ruckus-2wd-monster-truck-review","snippet":"Electrix RC Ruckus 2WD Monster Truck Review Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2011-05-20 Electrix RC Ruckus 2WD Monster Truck Review Gary Katzer 2011-05-20 There are times when you want to go run an RC car or truck for the pure joy of running an RC..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-02-26","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1903-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"We show you how to set your gear mesh perfectly each and every time.","title":"How-To: Set Your Gear Mesh","type":"article","link":"1903-howto-set-your-gear-mesh","id":"article_1903-howto-set-your-gear-mesh","snippet":"How-To: Set Your Gear Mesh Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-02-26 How-To: Set Your Gear Mesh Gary Katzer 2009-02-26 Perhaps one of the most common issues that you can run into early on in your RC life can revolve around transferring the power..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"","articleDate":"2001-08-02","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1098-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"We help you sort out what Nitro is and how to get a better mix in your engine.","title":"What do you know about Nitro?","type":"article","link":"1098-what-do-you-know-about-nitro","id":"article_1098-what-do-you-know-about-nitro","snippet":"What do you know about Nitro? 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So, wallet in hand, you head on down to the local hobby..."},{"articleType":"events","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2007-04-16","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:events","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1672-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Take a closer look at the 2007 RCCA Car and Truck of the Year.","title":"The 2007 RCCA Car and Truck of the Year","type":"article","link":"1672-the-2007-rcca-car-and-truck-of-the-year","id":"article_1672-the-2007-rcca-car-and-truck-of-the-year","snippet":"The 2007 RCCA Car and Truck of the Year Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2007-04-16 The 2007 RCCA Car and Truck of the Year Gary Katzer 2007-04-16 Losi received five separate honors at the 2007 RC Car Action Reader’s Choice Awards this year...."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"","articleDate":"2004-07-12","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1348-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"All good things come to those who wait. And if you've been waiting patiently for Team Losi to release the LST, you now can get ready to cheer.","title":"The Monster Truck That Exceeds Your Wildest Expectations","type":"article","link":"1348-the-monster-truck-that-exceeds-your-wildest-expectations","id":"article_1348-the-monster-truck-that-exceeds-your-wildest-expectations","snippet":"The Monster Truck That Exceeds Your Wildest Expectations Posted: 2004-07-12 The Monster Truck That Exceeds Your Wildest Expectations 2004-07-12 All good things come to those who wait. And if you've been waiting patiently for Team Losi® to release a..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2010-07-20","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2177-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"The ElectrixRC Circuit Stadium Truck makes it easier than ever to get into RC without breaking the bank. Come along as we run this new platform through the paces.","title":"ElectrixRC Circuit Stadium Truck Review","type":"article","link":"2177-electrixrc-circuit-stadium-truck-review","id":"article_2177-electrixrc-circuit-stadium-truck-review","snippet":"ElectrixRC Circuit Stadium Truck Review Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2010-07-20 ElectrixRC Circuit Stadium Truck Review Gary Katzer 2010-07-20 It\u2019s not often when you see a new brand jump into the world of RC but ElectrixRC is doing just that...."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-02-17","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1899-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"We get behind the wheel with Losi's HIGHroller Lifted truck","title":"Review-Losi HIGHroller","type":"article","link":"1899-reviewlosi-highroller","id":"article_1899-reviewlosi-highroller","snippet":"Review-Losi HIGHroller Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-02-17 Review-Losi HIGHroller Gary Katzer 2009-02-17 There's no doubt that the Losi HIGHroller is a great looking truck that has garnered a fair amount of attention since its initial..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2011-07-26","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2291-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"The XXX-SCB combines the looks and feel of a 2WD buggy with the size and handling of a short course truck.","title":"Losi XXX-SCB Review","type":"article","link":"losi-xxx-scb-review","id":"article_losi-xxx-scb-review","snippet":"Losi XXX-SCB Review Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2011-07-26 Losi XXX-SCB Review Gary Katzer 2011-07-26 Short course trucks have reinvigorated the 1/10-scale off-road scene over the last few years, drawing more and more people into our wonderful..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2011-05-20","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2263-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Tamiya has answered the call of collectors everywhere by re-releasing the classic Avante kit. We recently had a chance to get our hands on one to put it through the paces.","title":"Tamiya Avante Re-Release Review","type":"article","link":"2263-tamiya-avante-re-release-review","id":"article_2263-tamiya-avante-re-release-review","snippet":"Tamiya Avante Re-Release Review Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2011-05-20 Tamiya Avante Re-Release Review Gary Katzer 2011-05-20 Tamiya has had a number of class-defining vehicles over its long and illustrious history. 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But there..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"HorizonRC.com","articleDate":"2008-11-13","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1848-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"HorizonRC.Com Reviews the 1/10-scale Losi Slider","title":"Review: Losi 1/10-scale Slider","type":"article","link":"1848-review-losi-110scale-slider","id":"article_1848-review-losi-110scale-slider","snippet":"Review: Losi 1/10-scale Slider Written By: HorizonRC.com Posted: 2008-11-13 Review: Losi 1/10-scale Slider HorizonRC.com 2008-11-13 This is a great time to be a dirt oval fan as this segment has never been stronger. Losi has helped in this..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2007-11-28","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1737-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Take a look at HorizonRC.com's informative video review of the Losi Micro-Desert Truck","title":"Losi Micro-Desert Truck Review","type":"article","link":"1737-losi-microdesert-truck-review","id":"article_1737-losi-microdesert-truck-review","snippet":"Losi Micro-Desert Truck Review Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2007-11-28 Losi Micro-Desert Truck Review Gary Katzer 2007-11-28 Introduction The Losi 1/36-scale micro trucks have taken the world by storm since their introduction in 2006. The latest..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2008-06-28","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1809-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Our experts review the 1/10-scale Losi Desert Truck","title":"Review: Losi 1/10-Scale Desert Truck","type":"article","link":"1809-review-losi-110scale-desert-truck","id":"article_1809-review-losi-110scale-desert-truck","snippet":"Review: Losi 1/10-Scale Desert Truck Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2008-06-28 Review: Losi 1/10-Scale Desert Truck Gary Katzer 2008-06-28 We knew that the 1/10\u2013scale Desert Truck from Losi was going to be a lot of fun when we first caught wind of..."},{"articleType":"events","articleAuthor":"","articleDate":"2003-09-08","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:events","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1241-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Team Losi drivers Matt Francis and Jukka Steenari talk about the upcoming 2003 World Championships.","title":"Interviews with Matt Francis and Jukka Steenari","type":"article","link":"1241-interviews-with-matt-francis-and-jukka-steenari","id":"article_1241-interviews-with-matt-francis-and-jukka-steenari","snippet":"Interviews with Matt Francis and Jukka Steenari Posted: 2003-09-08 Interviews with Matt Francis and Jukka Steenari 2003-09-08 2003 represents a banner season in RC car racing history. For the first time in IFMAR's 26-year existence, three World..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Chris Sterling","articleDate":"2002-06-04","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1160-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"In this installment, 'ESC From Alcatraz': Learn the Good, the Bad and the Ugly about installing radio equipment, charging batteries, and actually getting the thing to run.","title":"Newbie RC Project Part 2: ESC From Alcatraz","type":"article","link":"1160-newbie-rc-project-part-2-esc-from-alcatraz","id":"article_1160-newbie-rc-project-part-2-esc-from-alcatraz","snippet":"Newbie RC Project Part 2: ESC From Alcatraz Written By: Chris Sterling Posted: 2002-06-04 Newbie RC Project Part 2: ESC From Alcatraz Chris Sterling 2002-06-04 By Chris Sterling, Resident RC Rookie Welcome to the second installment of the \"Newbie RC..."},{"articleType":"events","articleAuthor":"","articleDate":"2009-07-31","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:events","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2000-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Check our HorizonRC.com's Recap from the first ever Short Course Nationals","title":"2009 RC Short Course Nationals","type":"article","link":"2000-2009-rc-short-course-nationals","id":"article_2000-2009-rc-short-course-nationals","snippet":"2009 RC Short Course Nationals Posted: 2009-07-31 2009 RC Short Course Nationals 2009-07-31 If there's one hot segment in RC racing right now, it has to be the Short Course (SC) Truck class. From the originator of the class, the Traxxas Slash, to..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Horizon Engineering Manager John Adams","articleDate":"2004-04-20","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1318-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Car fuel information got you confused? Horizon Engineering Manager John Adams sets the record straight.","title":"Car Fuel Facts","type":"article","link":"1318-car-fuel-facts","id":"article_1318-car-fuel-facts","snippet":"Car Fuel Facts Written By: Horizon Engineering Manager John Adams Posted: 2004-04-20 Car Fuel Facts Horizon Engineering Manager John Adams 2004-04-20 If you read the R/C car magazines, engine instruction manuals or talk to local racers, you'll..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"Todd Hodge, Team Losi","articleDate":"2005-04-07","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1445-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the ultimate RC touring car.","title":"The JRX-S Story","type":"article","link":"1445-the-jrxs-story","id":"article_1445-the-jrxs-story","snippet":"The JRX-S Story Written By: Todd Hodge, Team Losi Posted: 2005-04-07 The JRX-S Story Todd Hodge, Team Losi 2005-04-07 Todd Hodge's JRX-S. Gil Losi Jr. and the Team Losi development team are noted for thinking outside the box, and indeed that's just..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2010-09-10","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2192-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"The Tamiya Frog was one of the staples in the early days of off road RC. We get some time behind the wheel of the re-relase of this icon.","title":"Tamiya Frog Review","type":"article","link":"2192-tamiya-frog-review","id":"article_2192-tamiya-frog-review","snippet":"Tamiya Frog Review Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2010-09-10 Tamiya Frog Review Gary Katzer 2010-09-10 Perhaps no other platform has been as responsible for bringing people into RC cars and trucks as the Tamiya Frog. The Frog\u2019s chassis was spun off..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2007-08-06","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1704-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Roll up your sleeves and get ready to throw some dirt in the air with our Ultimate Race LST2 Project.","title":"The Ultimate LST2 Race Truck","type":"article","link":"1704-project-the-ultimate-lst2-race-truck","id":"article_1704-project-the-ultimate-lst2-race-truck","snippet":"The Ultimate LST2 Race Truck Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2007-08-06 The Ultimate LST2 Race Truck Gary Katzer 2007-08-06 They say that the first step in solving a problem is admitting you have one in the first place. My problem is that I just..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"","articleDate":"2005-08-22","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1511-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Learn the basic maintenance needed to keep your Mayhem in top shape.","title":"Tame That Mayhem","type":"article","link":"1511-tame-that-mayhem","id":"article_1511-tame-that-mayhem","snippet":"Tame That Mayhem Posted: 2005-08-22 Tame That Mayhem 2005-08-22 Whether you have a Mayhem RTR, Mayhem Pro, or the new Mayhem ST, you are bound to run in some less than ideal conditions. For some people it\u2019s sand, others mud, and still others\u2014well,..."},{"articleType":"events","articleAuthor":"Dynamite RC","articleDate":"2009-02-03","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:events","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1890-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Dynamite/Blue Thunder Dominate the Chili Bowl Jr.","title":"Dynamite Platinum Engines and Blue Thunder Fuels spice up the winner’s circle at the Chili Bowl Jr.","type":"article","link":"1890-dynamite-platinum-engines-and-blue-thunder-fuels-spice-up-the-winner8217s-circle-at-the-chili-bowl-jr","id":"article_1890-dynamite-platinum-engines-and-blue-thunder-fuels-spice-up-the-winner8217s-circle-at-the-chili-bowl-jr","snippet":"Dynamite Platinum Engines and Blue Thunder Fuels spice up the winner’s circle at the Chili Bowl Jr. Written By: Dynamite RC Posted: 2009-02-03 Dynamite Platinum Engines and Blue Thunder Fuels spice up the winner’s circle at the Chili..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"David C. Konneker","articleDate":"2004-05-10","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1333-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"From RC Car Action - \"The Dynamite conversion kits are packed with high-quality parts, include everything you need to get the job done and their assembly is trouble-free.\"","title":"Review: Dynamite Conversion Kit for T-Maxx with Mach .26 Engine","type":"article","link":"1333-review-dynamite-conversion-kit-for-tmaxx-with-mach-26-engine","id":"article_1333-review-dynamite-conversion-kit-for-tmaxx-with-mach-26-engine","snippet":"Review: Dynamite Conversion Kit for T-Maxx with Mach .26 Engine Written By: David C. Konneker Posted: 2004-05-10 Review: Dynamite Conversion Kit for T-Maxx with Mach .26 Engine David C. Konneker 2004-05-10 Dynamite's T-Maxx conversion kits include..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-04-07","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1926-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Learn how to program your 1/36-scale Losi Xcelorin Brushless ESC in this quick and easy tutorial.","title":"How-To: Program your 1/36-Scale Losi Xceleron ESC","type":"article","link":"1926-howto-program-your--136scale-losi--xceleron-esc","id":"article_1926-howto-program-your--136scale-losi--xceleron-esc","snippet":"How-To: Program your 1/36-Scale Losi Xceleron ESC Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-04-07 How-To: Program your 1/36-Scale Losi Xceleron ESC Gary Katzer 2009-04-07 The 1/36-scale trucks from Losi are a great way for anyone to get involved in the..."},{"articleType":"events","articleAuthor":"","articleDate":"2006-12-21","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:events","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1645-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Score 2-more W’s for the 8IGHT","title":"Score 2-more W’s for the 8IGHT","type":"article","link":"1645-score-2more-w8217s-for-the-8ight","id":"article_1645-score-2more-w8217s-for-the-8ight","snippet":"Score 2-more W’s for the 8IGHT Posted: 2006-12-21 Score 2-more W’s for the 8IGHT 2006-12-21 Adam Drake Dominates the UK Neo–Buggy Race When it comes to dominating performances, it doesn’t get much more dominating than..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"","articleDate":"2004-06-28","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1344-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"If you're into speed, power and engineering excellence, there's no greater value than the Mayhem RTR.","title":"New from Sportwerks - the 1/8 Mayhem RTR","type":"article","link":"1344-new-from-sportwerks--the-18-mayhem-rtr","id":"article_1344-new-from-sportwerks--the-18-mayhem-rtr","snippet":"New from Sportwerks - the 1/8 Mayhem RTR Posted: 2004-06-28 New from Sportwerks - the 1/8 Mayhem RTR 2004-06-28 Disorder. Riot. Havoc. Mayhem. A buggy is made to get dirty. To pound around in the mud and the gravel. You want one that's durable,..."},{"articleType":"events","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2010-01-08","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:events","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2093-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"With indoor electric racing in full swing, racers from all over the country headed to the 2009 Spektrum Electric Off Road Championships. Check out our recap of the event here.","title":"HorizonRC.com Event Coverage - Spektrum Off Road Shootout","type":"article","link":"2093-horizonrccom-event-coverage--spektrum-off-road-shootout","id":"article_2093-horizonrccom-event-coverage--spektrum-off-road-shootout","snippet":"HorizonRC.com Event Coverage - Spektrum Off Road Shootout Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2010-01-08 HorizonRC.com Event Coverage - Spektrum Off Road Shootout Gary Katzer 2010-01-08 With indoor electric racing in full swing, racers from all over the..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-05-28","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1964-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"We take Losi's latest monster, the LST XXL, and run it through its paces in this comprehensive review","title":"Review: Losi's LST XXL","type":"article","link":"1964-review-losis-lst-xxl","id":"article_1964-review-losis-lst-xxl","snippet":"Review: Losi's LST XXL Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-05-28 Review: Losi's LST XXL Gary Katzer 2009-05-28 When it comes to Nitro Monster trucks Losi has always moved to the beat of a different drummer. When other monsters were using multiple..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"","articleDate":"2003-12-03","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1285-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"When it gets cold outside, indoor carpet racing heats up. Find out what you need to get into this popular sport.","title":"Indoor Carpet Racing - A Cure for the Winter Blues","type":"article","link":"1285-indoor-carpet-racing--a-cure-for-the-winter-blues","id":"article_1285-indoor-carpet-racing--a-cure-for-the-winter-blues","snippet":"Indoor Carpet Racing - A Cure for the Winter Blues Posted: 2003-12-03 Indoor Carpet Racing - A Cure for the Winter Blues 2003-12-03 Unless you live in Southern California, then you know that winter is upon us. The outdoor tracks are closed, your..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2010-02-04","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2102-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"How To: RC First Steps (AKA How To- Box to Running)","title":"Get Your Start In RC","type":"article","link":"2102-get-your-start-in-rc","id":"article_2102-get-your-start-in-rc","snippet":"Get Your Start In RC Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2010-02-04 Get Your Start In RC Gary Katzer 2010-02-04 Getting involved with RC cars and trucks is an exciting time, especially now. There are so many different vehicle types, classes, sizes and..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2008-04-02","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1779-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Feed your need for speed with the Losi Speed-T","title":"Hit the road running with Losi's Speed-T","type":"article","link":"1779-hit-the-road-running-with-losis-speedt","id":"article_1779-hit-the-road-running-with-losis-speedt","snippet":"Hit the road running with Losi's Speed-T Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2008-04-02 Hit the road running with Losi's Speed-T Gary Katzer 2008-04-02 What's one question everyone asks about an RC car or truck? \"How fast does it go?\", of course. It's..."},{"articleType":"previews","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2010-12-02","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:previews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2218-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"When it comes to 2WD buggies Losi has had a long history of creating Championship Winning designs. The 22 is an all-new design, the first in over 10-years.","title":"Team Losi Racing 22 2WD Buggy Preview","type":"article","link":"2218-Team-Losi-Racing-22-2WD-Buggy-Preview","id":"article_2218-Team-Losi-Racing-22-2WD-Buggy-Preview","snippet":"Team Losi Racing 22 2WD Buggy Preview Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2010-12-02 Team Losi Racing 22 2WD Buggy Preview Gary Katzer 2010-12-02 Team Losi Racing is back in the 1/10-scale electric game with a vengeance with the debut of their new 2WD..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"","articleDate":"2008-08-04","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/1821-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"We sit down with the man behind the Losi Mini-Rock Crawler, the King of the Mountain Richard Trujillo.","title":"Driven to Perform: Losi's Richard Trujillo and the Losi Mini-Rock Crawler","type":"article","link":"1821-driven-to-perform-losi8217s-richard-trujillo-and-the-losi-minirock-crawler","id":"article_1821-driven-to-perform-losi8217s-richard-trujillo-and-the-losi-minirock-crawler","snippet":"Driven to Perform: Losi's Richard Trujillo and the Losi Mini-Rock Crawler Posted: 2008-08-04 Driven to Perform: Losi's Richard Trujillo and the Losi Mini-Rock Crawler 2008-08-04 Q: Rich, first of all thank you for spending a few minutes with us. For..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2009-12-21","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2087-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"We take to the rocks with Losi's RTR Crawler, the Night Crawler, in this review.","title":"Losi Night Crawler Review","type":"article","link":"2087-losi-night-crawler-review","id":"article_2087-losi-night-crawler-review","snippet":"Losi Night Crawler Review Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2009-12-21 Losi Night Crawler Review Gary Katzer 2009-12-21 Crawlers have truly burst onto the scene, thanks in large part to Losi’s multiple entries into the class. The 1/10-scale Comp..."},{"articleType":"reviews","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2011-10-27","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:reviews","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2320-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"Traxxas has taken that visceral connection to full-scale auto racing to the next level with their 1/16-scale Kyle Busch Camping World Truck Series replica. We tore the box open, pulled out the running gear, and prepared for a fun experience.","title":"Gettin' Rowdy, Truck-Style","type":"article","link":"2320-traxxas-kyle-busch-truck-review","id":"article_2320-traxxas-kyle-busch-truck-review","snippet":"Gettin' Rowdy, Truck-Style Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2011-10-27 Gettin' Rowdy, Truck-Style Gary Katzer 2011-10-27 There are a number of reasons why I got into the RC hobby. I loved, and still love, full-scale auto racing, but my family didn't..."},{"articleType":"how-tos","articleAuthor":"Gary Katzer","articleDate":"2011-04-13","articleCategory":"cars-and-trucks:how-tos","summaryImage":"http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/horizonhobby/2254-lead?$ArticleTeaser$","path":"","summary":"We've taken a 1/24-scale Losi Micro Chassis and merged it with one of the Losi Xcelorin Brushless systems to see exactly what is needed to perform this conversion. We've put everything together for you to follow along, both in video and written form.","title":"How-To Convert Your 1/24-Scale Losi 4WD To Brushless","type":"article","link":"2254-how-to-convert-your-1-24-scale-losi-4wd-to-brushless","id":"article_2254-how-to-convert-your-1-24-scale-losi-4wd-to-brushless","snippet":"How-To Convert Your 1/24-Scale Losi 4WD To Brushless Written By: Gary Katzer Posted: 2011-04-13 How-To Convert Your 1/24-Scale Losi 4WD To Brushless Gary Katzer 2011-04-13 We've been big fans of the Losi 1/24-scale Micro Rally Car and Micro SCT..."}]}
There's no denying that Electrix RC has absolutely nailed the entry-level audience. Their latest project, the Boost 2WD Buggy, looks to capitalize on the rebirth of the 2WD electric buggy class and provide one of the easiest ways to get into RC.
Rising above what previous vehicles have offered in the past, the Torment is blazing a new path and leading ECX into the future. We were quite excited to tear the box open, charge up the battery and get some trigger time in with the ECX Torment SCT.
Losi really broke new ground with the original Mini-Slider. Not happy to rest on their laurels they've returned with the Mini Sprint, a nearly all-new take on the 1/18-scale sprint car class.
Get tuned in to the latest pipe dreams as Horizon Hobby Surface Product Manager Bill Jeric tells you more than you ever thought you'd know about tuned pipes.
The 5IVE-T represents the largest Losi vehicle ever produced at 1/5-scale and features some awesome performance-orientated running gear. We sat down with Losi's Gary Kyes to learn all about the initial steps of getting the 5IVE-T up and running.
The Electrix RC Ruckus 2WD Monster Truck is a perfect example of a truck that is designed to simply be fun and durable. Between the different terrain options we spent a pretty fun afternoon with the truck.
The ElectrixRC Circuit Stadium Truck makes it easier than ever to get into RC without breaking the bank. Come along as we run this new platform through the paces.
Tamiya has answered the call of collectors everywhere by re-releasing the classic Avante kit. We recently had a chance to get our hands on one to put it through the paces.
In this installment, 'ESC From Alcatraz': Learn the Good, the Bad and the Ugly about installing radio equipment, charging batteries, and actually getting the thing to run.
From RC Car Action - "The Dynamite conversion kits are packed with high-quality parts, include everything you need to get the job done and their assembly is trouble-free."
With indoor electric racing in full swing, racers from all over the country headed to the 2009 Spektrum Electric Off Road Championships. Check out our recap of the event here.
When it comes to 2WD buggies Losi has had a long history of creating Championship Winning designs. The 22 is an all-new design, the first in over 10-years.
Traxxas has taken that visceral connection to full-scale auto racing to the next level with their 1/16-scale Kyle Busch Camping World Truck Series replica. We tore the box open, pulled out the running gear, and prepared for a fun experience.
We've taken a 1/24-scale Losi Micro Chassis and merged it with one of the Losi Xcelorin Brushless systems to see exactly what is needed to perform this conversion. We've put everything together for you to follow along, both in video and written form.
